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Cheshire County Proclaims October 21, 2026 Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
Cheshire County Proclaims October 21, 2026 Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
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The Cheshire County Board of Commissioners presented the Greater Monadnock Collaborative Regional Chamber of Commerce (GMC) with an official proclamation on October 21, 2026, recognizing Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.
Signed by Commissioners Terry Clark, Claudia Stewart, and Skipper DiBernardo, the proclamation acknowledges the role chambers of commerce play in supporting economic prosperity, enhancing quality of life, connecting businesses and communities, and addressing shared challenges. It encourages Cheshire County residents to learn more about their local chamber and its impact, and to support local businesses.
The proclamation also recognizes GMC’s history, building on the longstanding Keene Chamber of Commerce and its subsequent merger with the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce in early 2021. The organization became the Greater Monadnock Collaborative Regional Chamber of Commerce in March 2023, serving businesses and communities throughout Cheshire County and the greater Monadnock Region.
GMC represents more than 450 member organizations with over 16,000 employees. Its work includes business advocacy, networking, leadership development, workforce attraction, and regional promotion.
With federal and state grant support, GMC has invested more than $700,000 in recent years to promote the Monadnock Region as a place to visit, live, work, and do business. This work includes a $240,000 workforce campaign developed with regional employers to connect job seekers with manufacturing opportunities and career pathways at Keene State College.
GMC connects the regional business community through more than 40 events annually, bringing together over 1,200 attendees, and through its nine-month Leadership Monadnock program, which has developed a network of more than 500 alumni since 1996. Alongside this work in networking and leadership development, GMC advocates for the business community on issues including workforce development, housing, higher education, tourism, and small business growth.
In recognition of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, GMC is inviting members to share how chamber involvement has supported their businesses, organizations, and professional development. Information about the observance, GMC’s 2025-2026 Impact Report, and resources for participating are available at: greatermonadnock.com/2026/10/20/october-21-support-your-local-chamber-of-commerce-day/
October 21 Is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!
October 21 Is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!
The Greater Monadnock Collaborative Regional Chamber of Commerce (GMC) connects businesses, develops leaders, promotes the Monadnock Region, and advocates for our regional business community.
On Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, we invite you to explore that impact and share what being part of GMC has meant for you!
The Value of Chamber Involvement
In a 2024 national survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, 81% of U.S. adults agreed that their local chamber is a trusted resource for businesses, and 77% agreed that their local chamber represents the collective voice of businesses in their community.
Your Membership Supports Regional Impact
GMC serves as both the regional chamber of commerce and the regional promotion organization for the 34 towns of New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. Our more than 450 member organizations represent over 16,000 employees.
Your membership helps support:
- Regional promotion: With federal and state grant support, GMC has invested more than $700,000 in recent years to promote the region as a place to visit, live, work, and do business.
- Workforce attraction: A $240,000 campaign developed with regional employers connects job seekers with manufacturing opportunities and career pathways at Keene State College.
- Business connections: More than 40 events annually bring together over 1,200 attendees for networking, learning, and relationship building.
- Leadership development: Leadership Monadnock has developed a network of more than 500 alumni since 1996.
- Business advocacy: GMC represents the business community in discussions about workforce development, housing, higher education, tourism, and small business growth.
For a closer look at this work, read our full Impact Report.
Share Your Chamber Story
What has being part of GMC meant for you?
Perhaps you met a future customer at an event, found a resource through another member, developed leadership skills, gained visibility, or built a collaboration. Your experience helps show how chamber involvement creates opportunities for businesses, organizations, and individuals.
E-mail your story to Jessica, our Director of Marketing and Communications at jessica@greatermonadnock.com. Tell us what brought you to GMC, how you’ve been involved, and a connection or experience that has made a difference.
Help Spread the Word
Share your experience on social media for Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! Save one of the images below to use with your post and personalize any of these suggested messages.
Celebrate Your Membership
It’s Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! We’re proud to be a member of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative and part of a network supporting businesses and communities throughout the Monadnock Region. #SupportYourLocalChamber #ChambersChangeThings #GreaterMonadnockCollaborative
Tell Your Story
Through our involvement with the Greater Monadnock Collaborative, we’ve [share a connection, opportunity, or result]. On Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, we’re celebrating the people and relationships that have helped us along the way! #SupportYourLocalChamber #ChambersChangeThings #GreaterMonadnockCollaborative
Invite Others to Join
We’re a member of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative because [share your reason]. Membership has helped us [describe the benefit]. We encourage other businesses and organizations to explore membership and get involved! #SupportYourLocalChamber #ChambersChangeThings #GreaterMonadnockCollaborative
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Introduce Someone to GMC
Know a business, nonprofit, or professional who could benefit from chamber involvement? Share your experience, invite them to an event, or introduce them to our team.
Each new member brings additional knowledge, relationships, and perspectives to our regional network.